Chandramukhi 2

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Chandramukhi 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Vasu
Written byP. Vasu
Produced bySubaskaran Allirajah
StarringRaghava Lawrence
Kangana Ranaut
Lakshmi Menon
CinematographyR. D. Rajasekhar
Edited byAnthony
Music byM. M. Keeravani
Production
company
Distributed byAA Films
Release date
  • 28 September 2023 (2023-09-28)
Running time
157 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹60–₹65 crore[2][3]
Box officeest. ₹40 crore[4]

Chandramukhi 2 (transl. Moon faced girl 2) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under the banner of Lyca Productions. It serves as a stand-alone sequel to 2005 flim Chandramukhi which itself is a remake 1993 Malayalam flim Manichitrathazhu. The film stars Raghava Lawrence in dual roles alongside Kangana Ranaut and Lakshmi Menon in the principal roles along with an ensemble supporting cast, that includes Vadivelu who reprises his role from the predecessor, Radhika Sarathkumar, Mahima Nambiar, Srushti Dange, Rao Ramesh, Subiksha Krishnan, Suresh Chandra Menon, Ravi Mariya, Vignesh, and Y. G. Mahendran in pivotal roles.

The film was officially announced in 2020 with Sun Pictures producing, though by June 2022 Lyca had taken over production. Principal photography began in that July, and wrapped by mid-August 2023. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani, while the cinematography and editing are handled by R. D. Rajasekhar and Anthony, respectively. Chandramukhi 2 was released on 28 September 2023.

Plot[edit]

Ranganayaki, the matriarch of a wealthy family, navigates through a series of misfortunes alongside her family members. Her household includes her elder brother, his son with his family, her younger brother and his family. She also has four daughters, out of which Gayathri, Priya and Divya live with her. The family faces a major setback when her elder daughter elopes, and a plane crash kills her and her spouse. Further calamities include a mysterious fire at the family's factory and Divya getting paralysed in a car accident, postponing her engagement. Seeking solutions, Ranganayaki consults their family astrologer, Guruji, who advises a prayer at their ancestral temple in Vettaiyapuram. The prayer requires the presence of the entire family, including her elder daughter's orphaned children, now under Pandiyan's care. Although hesitant, the family follows Guruji's advice and heads to Vettaiyapuram.

Upon arrival, they lease the Vettaiyapuram Palace for forty-eight days from its new caretakers, Murugesan and Senthil's uncle, and move in despite Murugesan's warning against venturing into the southern part of the palace. Curiosity leads Priya into the forbidden area, where she unwittingly releases Chandramukhi's spirit from a rangoli. Meanwhile, the family discovers their temple in ruins.

Pandiyan cleans the temple, but an unfortunate turn of events leads to a fire breaking out within the temple premises. This fire inadvertently unleashes Vettaiyan's spirit, much to the dismay of Chandramukhi, causing chaos to sweep through the palace. Upon his return, Pandiyan shares the unnerving news with the family that Chandramukhi has possessed one of the women in the household. Murugesan reveals that a similar incident had occurred seventeen years prior. When Guruji arrives, Murugesan elaborates on Ganga's previous psychological affliction, where she imagines herself as Chandramukhi. However, the real Chandramukhi has resurfaced, escalating the threat.

The family then proceeds to Vettaiyan's courtroom, a significant location where Ramachandra Achariyar and Saravanan had previously exorcised Ganga [a]. Upon inspection, Guruji discerns that someone has already entered the forbidden room, thereby unleashing Chandramukhi's spirit for real. Initial suspicions fall on Priya due to her earlier explorations, but Divya is the person possessed. A miraculous event follows as Divya regains her ability to walk, which elates her but leaves the family in distress. Guruji explains that a bead from Chandramukhi's anklet facilitated Divya's possession that she had worn, as she had a penchant for collecting antiques.

In a twist of fate, Pandiyan stumbles upon a secret room below Vettaiyan's room and becomes possessed. As Chandramukhi still possesses Divya, she attempts to harm Ranganayaki and her nieces and nephews, but Pandiyan's possession by Vettaiyan thwarts her attempts. Delving into the past, Guruji learns from a sage about the bitter enmity between Vettaiyan and Chandramukhi.

Past: Sengottaiyan, a commander in King Vettaiyan's army, had conquered the Vijayanagara Kingdom and was smitten by a dancer named Chandramukhi, whom he forcibly took to Vettaiyapuram. When King Vettaiyan becomes enamoured with Chandramukhi's beauty, it ignites a confrontation between him and Sengottaiyan, resulting in Vettaiyan's beheading. Subsequently, Sengottaiyan proclaims himself as king, adopting the name Vettaiyan. Despite her pleas about her love for Gunasekaran, Vettaiyan keeps Chandramukhi captive. In a tragic event, Vettaiyan beheads Gunasekharan, and Chandramukhi is burnt alive. However, she returns as a vengeful ghost, tormenting Vettaiyan to the brink of despair. Unable to bear the torment, Vettaiyan retreats to his secret room, eventually meeting his end through a fatal snake bite.

Present: Through the sage, Pandiyan learns that he became possessed by Vettaiyan after sitting on his throne. A fierce battle unfolds between Divya (possessed by Chandramukhi) and Pandiyan (possessed by Vettaiyan). In a sacrificial act, the sage intervenes to save Pandiyan and ends Chandramukhi's reign of terror. Guruji later reveals to Pandiyan that the sage had collected Chandramukhi's ashes and sealed them in her portrait. The sage, whom Chandramukhi cursed to be beheaded only by her, saw this as an opportunity to end his curse and willingly sacrificed himself to cease the torment.

With the spirits laid to rest, Ranganayaki's family finally performs the prayer at their deity temple. Upon completing the prayer, the family departs from the palace with Pandiyan. The ordeal concludes on a hopeful note as Pandiyan reunites with Lakshmi, ending the family's harrowing yet enlightening journey.

Cast[edit]

  • Kaashvin Karthik as Sanjayan

    • Production[edit]

    Development[edit]

    P. Vasu had plans for a sequel to Chandramukhi as early as September 2012.[5] In January 2020, Vasu stated that he had completed the script for the sequel and a producer has come forward to produce the film.[6] It was reported that Raghava Lawrence would play main role in the film, which was confirmed in April by himself via Twitter, where also stated the film is produced by Sun Pictures.[7] In June 2022, Lawrence announced that Lyca Productions had taken over producing the film, Vadivelu joined the casting and editing, cinematography and art works would be handled by Anthony, R. D. Rajasekhar and Thota Tharani.[8] Kala was chosen as the dance choreographer, again as she choreographed for the first film.[9]

    Casting[edit]

    Kangana Ranaut met Vasu to discuss another film. While inquiring Vasu about who he cast for the role of Chandramukhi, Vasu told Ranaut that no one had been cast yet and Ranaut asked Vasu if she could play the role.[10] She was subsequently announced as the lead female in November.[11] Ranaut was reportedly paid ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million), and Lawrence ₹15 crore (US$1.9 million).[12] Vadivelu was the only actor to reprise his role from the first film.[13] Action choreography, cinematography and editing are handled by Kanal Kannan, R. D. Rajasekhar and Anthony, respectively.[14]

    Filming[edit]

    Principal photography commenced in July 2022 in Mysore, and wrapped up the first schedule in August.[15][16] In March 2023, Ranaut joined the team to shoot the climax song, which she was seen rehearsing in January, and wrapped up her portions the same month.[17][18] Raadhika had wrapped her portions in May.[19] In June, the team had announced that principal photography wrapped.[20] A song sequence was later shot in August, marking the conclusion of filming.[21]

    Post-production[edit]

    In June, the team announced that the film is releasing on Ganesh Chaturthi.[22] Lawrence started dubbing his portions in July.[23]

    Music[edit]

    Chandramukhi 2
    Soundtrack album by
    M. M. Keeravani
    Released25 August 2023
    Recorded2022–2023
    StudioJB Recording Studio, Chennai
    Genrefilm soundtrack
    Length34:58
    LanguageTamil
    LabelSony Music India
    ProducerM. M. Keeravani
    M. M. Keeravani chronology
    RRR
    (2022)     		Chandramukhi 2
    (2023)     		Hari Hara Veera Mallu
    (2023)

    The music and background scores are composed by M. M. Keeravani, in his first Tamil film after 20 years; as his last Tamil film was Student Number 1 (2003). The film also marks as his second collaboration with Vasu and first with Raghava.[20] The audio rights for the film were purchased by Sony Music India.[24] The first single "Swagathaanjali" was released on 11 August 2023,[25] The second single "Moruniye" on 22 August 2023.[26]

    Keeravani later stated that there are remaining nine songs to be released apart from the first single that was launched earlier, bringing a total of 10 songs for the film.[27] The audio launch was held at Jeppiaar Engineering College on 25 August 2023.[28]

    Tamil version

    Track listing
    No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
    1."Swagathaanjali"Chaitanya PrasadSreenidhi Tirumala3:49
    2."Moruniye"VivekS. P. Charan, Harika Narayan4:27
    3."Nee Kosame"Chaitanya PrasadMohana Bhogaraju2:42
    4."Thori Bori"YugabharathiHaricharan, Amala Chebolu4:29
    5."Raa Raa" (Happy)Chaitanya PrasadRamya Behara2:37
    6."Podhum Podhum"VivekPradeep Kumar, Aditi Bhavaraju4:49
    7."Ragalaya"Madhan KarkyNiteesh Kondiparthi, Aditi Bhavaraju4:17
    8."Raa Raa" (Angry)Chaitanya PrasadRamya Behara2:48
    9."Raa Raa" (sad)Chaitanya PrasadRamya Behara2:41
    10."Mukhi Mukhi"Vidhya MaheshAditya Iyengar2:20
    Total length:34:58
    Telugu track listing
    No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
    1."Aattanaayagi"Madhan KarkySreenidhi Tirumala3:49
    2."Moruniye"Ramajogayya SastryS. P. Charan, Harika Narayan4:27
    3."Nee Kaanave"Madhan KarkySony Komanduri2:42
    4."Thori Bori"Bhuvana ChandraArun Kaundinya, Amala Chebolu4:29
    5."Vaarai" (Happy)Madhan KarkyRamya Behara2:37
    6."Paadhum Paadhum"Chandra BoseSai Charan, Aditi Bhavaraju4:49
    7."Merupula"Chaitanya PrasadNiteesh Kondiparthi, Aditi Bhavaraju4:17
    8."Vaarai" (Angry)Madhan PrasadRamya Behara2:48
    9."Vaarai" (Sad)Madhan KarkyRamya Behara2:41
    10."Mukhi Mukhi"Vidhya MaheshAditya Iyengar2:20
    Total length:34:58

    Release[edit]

    Release[edit]

    Chandramukhi 2 was initially scheduled to release on 15 September 2023, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi, but it was postponed to 28 September due to 450-shots from the film disappearing during post-production works, which were found after four days.[29][30]

    Home media[edit]

    The film began streaming on Netflix from 26 October 2023.[31]

    Reception[edit]

    Box office[edit]

    Made on a budget of ₹60–₹65 crore,[2][3] Chandramukhi 2 needed to earn ₹80 crore at the domestic box office to break-even.[32] However, in its theatrical run the film grossed just over ₹40 crore globally,[4] emerging a commercial failure.[33][34][35]

    Critical response[edit]

    The film received negative reviews from critics.

    Explanatory notes[edit]

    1. ^ As depicted in Chandramukhi (2005)

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